AIM3D, a manufacturer of multi-material 3D printers, has developed a new generation of print heads for composite extrusion modelling, a process based on both fused deposition modelling and selective laser melting.
The CEM-E2 extruder’s print heads are matched to different material groups. the “M” (metals) version is for metal-filled materials (MIM pellets), the “P” (plastics) version is for filled and unfilled plastics, while print head “C” (ceramics) is for higher abrasion ceramic-filled materials (CIM pellets).
The new extruders/print heads are characterised by significantly improved accuracy of delivery. This enables a higher surface quality and better mechanical properties of the component.
Extrusion speed has been increased by more than 200%, with manufacturing rates of up to 220cm³/h with a 0.4mm nozzle now possible.
More information at:
https://www.etmm-online.com/12-additive-manufacturing-developments-you-shouldnt-miss-at-formnext-a-1071250/
https://www.lasersystemseurope.com/press-releases/aim3d-develops-new-generation-print-heads
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